Morgan Hill Unified School District
School District · Morgan Hill, California
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Evaluating Morgan Hill Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Morgan Hill Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ann Sobrato High
Morgan Hill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (jamm)
Morgan Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Morgan Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#421 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,077
$1,570 vs California median
District size
7,963 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Morgan Hill Unified ranks #421 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Morgan Hill Unified's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ann Sobrato High (8.1/10), Jackson Academy of Music and Math (jamm) (7.6/10), and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Morgan Hill Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Morgan Hill Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Morgan Hill Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Sobrato High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Jackson Academy of Music and Math (jamm) | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Paradise Valley Engineering Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Nordstrom Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Martin Murphy Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | EL Toro Health Science Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Live Oak High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Lewis H. Britton Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Los Paseos Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Central High (continuation) | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Morgan Hill Unified
Morgan Hill Unified is a Morgan Hill, California school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 7,963 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. District-level spending was $16,077 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Morgan Hill Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ann Sobrato High, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Morgan Hill Unified students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Morgan Hill Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Morgan Hill Unified with test data.
Schools in Morgan Hill Unified
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Morgan Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 7,963
- Teachers (FTE)
- 369
- District spending per student
- $16,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morgan Hill Unified?
Morgan Hill Unified has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Morgan Hill Unified?
The average composite rating for Morgan Hill Unified is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Morgan Hill Unified?
Morgan Hill Unified's district-level spending was $16,077 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morgan Hill Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Morgan Hill Unified is 21.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Morgan Hill Unified?
Ann Sobrato High is the highest-rated school in Morgan Hill Unified with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Morgan Hill Unified?
Across schools in Morgan Hill Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Morgan Hill Unified compare to other districts in California?
Morgan Hill Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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